President's Diversity Advisory Community Council (PDACC)

A 21-member President's Diversity Advisory Community Council (PDACC) provides guidance and make recommendations in the following key areas:

Access and Retention: Assist the university’s efforts to recruit and retain traditionally underrepresented students, staff and faculty, including racial and ethnic minorities; women in science, technology and math careers; people with disabilities; and members of the LGBTQ communities.

Educational Partnerships: Assist the university in developing and maintaining strong relationships as well as partnerships with underrepresented communities, community colleges, K-12 institutions and business, civic, cultural, social and religious organizations.

Innovations in Applied Research and Development: Help the university develop additional opportunities for innovative research, teaching and engagement.

Communication: Serve as a confidential sounding board for ideas and ambassadors for the university, and assist with developing new relationships, new opportunities for collaboration and mobilization of resources that are mutually beneficial.

Membership in the council has been thoughtfully selected to include a diverse group of community members, not only from Eugene and its environs, but also from across the state of Oregon who represent a wide range of interests and links to communities that help the University of Oregon fulfill its mission. Council members will work in small subcommittees with members of the Executive Leadership Team and other university staff.

PDACC Members

Michael Alexander, President and CEO Urban League of Portland, Portland

Oscar Arana, Director of Strategic Development & Communications at Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA), Portland

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religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity,
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Title IX Coordinator, Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity, or to the Office
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